November

Blog Posts in November, 2016

When a person goes to a doctor for treatment, especially for surgery, they expect their physician to operate to the best of their ability. Since even relatively minor surgical procedures can still carry a certain level of risk, surgeons and nurses must act with immense care and precision in order to avoid inflicting major harm to a patient. Unfortunately, surgeons and nurses do not always adhere ...

As the snow falls during wintertime, so do people. From frozen sidewalks and stairs to obstructed walkways from snowfall, slip and fall injuries typically see a noticeable spike during the later months of the year. But who is liable for these injuries, and what options do injured parties have to seek compensation? Do Property Owners Owe a Duty of Care? Since Massachusetts experiences particularly ...

Look at the drinking and driving accident records of almost any county in the country and you will find, year after year, a rise in DUI-related crashes around each national holiday. It seems that as people revel with friends and family, the ability to keep track of how many glasses of wine they have had diminishes. By the end of the day, this puts more intoxicated drivers behind the wheel and on ...

The winter season is drawing closer and people are already starting to plan exciting skiing trips in the Appalachians or some of the national forests to the north. There are few things more fun than a day on the slopes with family and friends. But as any skier can tell you, there are some inherent dangers to skiing that could lead to some serious injuries. People who get into a skiing accident may ...